Comparison

AskOut vs Latched

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

AskOut

Connect with people nearby to join or host real-world activities like coffee meetups, sports games, or road trips. Browse existing plans or create your own, then chat to coordinate details and go out. It's a straightforward way to find companions for your interests and make new friends.

Highlights
  • Browse nearby plans
  • Post your own activities
  • Join plans based on interests
  • Chat to coordinate details
  • Selfie verification for profiles
  • Control plan visibility
  • Review join requests
Features
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Weekend plans shouldn't die in the group chat. AskOut is where people post what they want to do - coffee, movies, cricket, road trips, sports, hikes - and others nearby join. Less vague texting. More actually going out. Swipe plans, not profiles. Find people for your plans. Thousands of people posting real plans nearby. HOW IT WORKS 1. Browse real plans happening near you 2. Join one that fits - or post your own 3. Chat to coordinate details 4. Show up and do the thing WHAT PLANS LOOK LIKE People post things like: - "Cricket nets this evening - need 2 more batters" - "Coffee nearby in 30 mins - anyone free?" - "Movie tonight, need one more for the show" - "Road trip next weekend, have a car, need company" Every plan has a time, a place, and a host you can see before you decide. POST WHAT YOU WANT TO DO Got something in mind? Create a plan in seconds, set who can see it, and let the right people come to you. YOU STAY IN CONTROL - Choose who sees your plan (distance, age, preferences) - Review every person who wants to join before you say yes - Selfie verification for trusted profiles - Report and block anytime NOT A DATING APP AskOut is for going out - coffee, cricket, movies, road trips, sports, hikes - with people who are actually up for it. No swiping on profiles. No matches. Just plans. A simple way to meetup and make new friends through real activities. PERFECT IF YOU... - Have plans but no one to go with - Moved to a new city and want to meet people through activities - Are tired of "we should hang out sometime" that never happens - Want coffee plans, movie nights, cricket games, or weekend road trips with others WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER YOU DOWNLOAD Set your location and interests -> browse plans nearby -> join one or post your own -> chat to sort the details -> show up. SAFETY Meet in public places. Tell a friend where you're going. Use in-app reporting if something feels off. You can delete your account anytime in Settings. SUPPORT Questions? Open Settings -> Support, or email hello.askout@gmail.com LEGAL Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://api.askout.me/privacy-policy Download AskOut. Post a plan. Join a plan. Go out.

About

Latched

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Some connections don’t need a conversation. They need a presence. 1000+ couples across 10 countries are driving us stronger than ever. We appreciate all the love. Latched is for the kind of love that shows up in the small moments β€” a heart on their lock screen before a big day, a doodle when words feel too heavy, a ping that says β€œI’m thinking of you” without asking for a reply. Built for one person. Designed for the lock screen. Because the most intimate place on your phone isn’t an app. It’s the screen you see a hundred times a day. β—† WHAT LATCHED DOES Send signals straight to your partner’s lock screen β€” instantly, quietly, beautifully. β€’ Taps β€” hearts, fire, goodnight, coffee, and more. Pick an animation. Watch it land on their widget. β€’ Doodles β€” draw with your finger. It replays on their lock screen like you sketched it there yourself. β€’ Messages β€” short, honest, 140 characters. No threads. No pressure. β€’ Reminders β€” for them, for both of you. Gentle nudges that live where they’ll actually see them. β€’ Location ping β€” one tap, one moment. Never tracked. Never stalky. Just β€œhere’s where I am.” β€’ Meeting proposals β€” suggest plans. Accept, decline, or add to calendar. Done. β—† THE WIDGET Add the Latched widget to your Home Screen or Lock Screen. Their last tap. Their doodle. Their vibe β€” always there, always ambient. This isn’t a notification you swipe away. It’s a little piece of them, holding space on your screen. β—† BUILT DIFFERENT β€’ One partner only β€” intentional connection, not a crowd β€’ No account required β€” tap Get Started, and you’re in β€’ Pair in seconds β€” 6-digit code, QR, or link β€’ Real-time timeline β€” every signal, shared between you two β€’ Lock screen first β€” designed for presence, not performance β—† PREMIUM (OPTIONAL) Everything that matters is free β€” taps, messages, reminders, location, doodles. DAILY GAMES FOR COUPLES Every day brings a new moment to play together: β€’ Daily questions β€” deep, sweet or silly questions for couples β€’ This or that & would you rather β€” quick picks, instant laughs β€’ "How well do you know me?" quiz β€” guess your partner's answer β€’ Love language quiz β€” discover yours and compare β€’ Sunday check-in β€” rate your week together and share gratitude β€’ Date idea swipe β€” both say yes and it's a match, saved to Our list Answers stay hidden until you both play, so there's always a little suspense. Invite your partner with one tap and share your results when you're done. Latched Premium unlocks: β€’ Custom tap themes (sunset, ocean, midnight & more) β€’ Extended signal history β€’ Widget styling to match your shared aesthetic β—† PRIVACY, ACTUALLY β€’ No selling your data. Ever. β€’ Location is never tracked β€” only shared when you tap β€’ Signals stay between you and your partner β€’ Disconnect anytime β—† WHO IT’S FOR Couples who’d rather send a heart than write a paragraph. Long-distance pairs who want presence without a FaceTime. Anyone who believes the best β€œI love you” is sometimes just showing up β€” quietly, consistently, on the one screen that never gets ignored. GROW SOMETHING TOGETHER Hatch and raise a little pet that grows as your streak grows. Keep showing up for each other and watch it level up. MADE FOR LONG DISTANCE Living in different time zones? Latched shows your partner's local time and weather, and counts down the days until you meet again. Smart reminders arrive at the right moment for both of you. Latch on. Stay close. Even when you’re apart. β€” Latched Premium is an optional auto-renewing subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID. Subscriptions renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in Settings β†’ Apple ID β†’ Subscriptions. Terms: https://www.boutbase.app/reflex-edge-terms.html Privacy: https://www.boutbase.app/reflex-edge-privacy.html

Screenshots

AskOut4 screens
Latched4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Latched at none against AskOut's shown. AskOut's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. AskOut sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Latched sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AskOut ships an update every 2 days, Latched fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 5 level
AskOut versus Latched: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAskOutLatched
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews93.3% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 2 days β€” betterFortnightly
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.5 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size151 MB16 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperAnup PanwarPEAKAERIEST TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED

In-app purchases

3 purchases

AskOut

Subscriptions3
  • AskOut Premium$1.997 Days
  • AskOut Premium$3.991 Month
  • AskOut Premium$8.993 Months
2 purchases

Latched

Subscriptions2
  • Latched Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Latched Premium Annual$19.991 Year

Questions

Is AskOut free?
AskOut is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Latched free?
Latched is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AskOut or Latched have ads?
AskOut shows ads; Latched does not.
Which is updated more often, AskOut or Latched?
AskOut ships an update every 2 days, and Latched fortnightly. Most recently, AskOut was updated on October 31, 2026 and Latched on October 31, 2026.

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